Factor, a meal delivery service, provides dietitian-designed, ready-to-heat meals aimed at individuals with busy lifestyles who prioritize nutrition and convenience. The service offers over 100 meal options weekly, including traditional, keto, vegan, and vegetarian choices, with meals ready in approximately two minutes.
How Factor Works
The service operates on a subscription model where customers select a plan and indicate their goals, such as improving health or saving time. Factor then presents a menu of meals that can be customized. Customers can order between six to 18 meals per week. Unlike traditional meal kits, Factor delivers fully prepared meals that require only heating, minimizing preparation and cleanup.
Each meal is designed by a dietitian, with ingredients and nutritional information clearly listed on the Factor website. The weekly menu features a diverse range of cuisines, from American classics to Asian and Indian-inspired dishes. Premium options, such as steak with truffle butter or filet mignon, are also available.
Dietary Options and Add-ons
Factor caters to a variety of dietary needs, including high protein, low carb, calorie-smart, strength, endurance, fiber-filled, GPL-1 support, vegetarian, vegan, and keto diets. The company also offers add-ons like smoothies, shakes, and snacks, as well as supplements such as whey protein powder and a daily greens blend. Each meal package includes a QR code that links to the full recipe and nutritional details online. The packaging is designed to be recyclable.
Pricing and Portions
Pricing for Factor meals varies based on the number of meals ordered per week, with options ranging from six to 14 meals. Prices per serving range from $6.50 to $8.74, with a flat rate shipping cost of $10.99. The meals are single-serving, making the service particularly suitable for individuals or smaller households. While the portions may be smaller than some traditional meal kits, they are designed to be filling and nutritionally balanced.
User Experience and Feedback
Customers have reported positive experiences with Factor, highlighting the ease of ordering, the quality of the flavors, and the convenience for busy schedules. Some users have noted that the meals are an excellent option for lunches or quick dinners, and that they help avoid food waste and the temptation of ordering takeout. The service has been praised for its flexibility, allowing subscriptions to be paused or canceled at any time.
Factor meals can be frozen upon arrival, though refrigerating them is recommended to maintain texture. The company advises those with food allergies to review ingredient lists carefully, as meals are prepared in a facility that handles common allergens.